Originally posted by SVT PETE:
The fans are at fault for this - period.

Regardless of what happens on the field/court in any sport, fans should not be throwing things.

Throwing an object at an athlete that has adrenaline pumping through him is like poking a raging bull with a cattle prod.

Players scuffle and fight all the time - that does not entitle any fan to throw objects at the players.

A perfect example is baseball where many players have been hit by batteries being thrown by fans. That's assault and IMHO the player has a right to defend himself.

How about I come watch you work and start throwing stuff at you?

Was Aretst right in doing so? Maybe, maybe not - that's going to vary from person to person.

The whole situation is a shame.



I totally agree with your last point. Your opener, I do not. In my opinion, had the Artest/Wallace incident not occured there would have been nothing thrown.

I am by no means saying that some fans did not take it to the next level; they did so and everyone of them is guilty and should be punished. The AH Police are in the ESPN van. with all of the video tape, I think this will have far reaching fallout. Many will get what they deserve in court; let's hope the punishment fit the crimes -

Let's hope it also fit with the NBA Leadership with

Stopping to watch police report...


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